Best-Reviewed TV Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror 2016

Superheroes ruled 2016 in this category, but the inclusion of a nostalgic throwback, a conspiracy thriller, and a tried-and-true fantastical drama reveals that there’s something excellent for everyone here.

The order of the list reflects the scores as of December 31, 2016, but the number displayed on the Adjusted Tomatometer may change as more reviews keep getting added after the end of the year.

Supergirl: Season 2 (2016)
92%

#1

Adjusted Score: 92344%

Critics Consensus: The arrival of the more famous cousin in Supergirl does nothing to detract from the show's lead, who continues to deliver strength, action, and relatability.

Starring: Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, Mehcad Brooks, David Harewood

Directed By: Greg Berlanti, Allison Adler, Andrew Kreisberg, Sarah Schechter

Marvel's Luke Cage: Season 1 (2016)
90%

#2

Adjusted Score: 93609%

Critics Consensus: An immersive, socially conscious narrative and a confident, charismatic lead performance make Marvel's Luke Cage a stellar sampling of the new Marvel/Netflix universe.

Starring: Mike Colter, Mahershala Ali, Alfre Woodard, Simone Missick

Directed By: Cheo Hodari Coker, Jeph Loeb

Stranger Things: Season 1 (2016)
97%

#3

Adjusted Score: 101891%

Critics Consensus: Exciting, heartbreaking, and sometimes scary, Stranger Things acts as an addictive homage to Spielberg films and vintage 1980s television.

Starring: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Matthew Modine, Finn Wolfhard

Directed By: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer, Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen

Orphan Black: Season 4 (2016)
97%

#4

Adjusted Score: 97409%

Critics Consensus: Orphan Black makes a 180-degree return to its roots with an experimental fourth season that delves deeper into the show's strange, innovative premise.

Starring: Tatiana Maslany, Jordan Gavaris, Kevin Hanchard, Ari Millen

Directed By: Ivan Schneeberg, David Fortier

Game of Thrones: Season 6 (2016)
94%

#5

Adjusted Score: 95368%

Critics Consensus: Bloody and captivating as always, Game of Thrones plunges back into the midst of a world touched by grief, dread, and precarious sexuality.

Starring: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Iain Glen

Directed By: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Daniel Sackheim, Jack Bender